Both the Southborough Police Department and the Fire Department recently got word that grants they applied for have been approved. Read the full article → from Town receives over $110K in grants for public safety
Police & Fire
SPD Warning about area car break-ins & seeking ID of motorcycle driver
Over the past day, Southborough Police issued two, unrelated alerts. One warns residents to lock vehicles and secure items. The other seeks help IDing a person "in relation to" an incident last month.
This morning, the Southborough Police Department issued a public warning about a rash of vehicle break-ins in surrounding towns that should prompt residents to be more careful about their cars and valuables.
And yesterday evening, the SPD issued an unrelated request for help, identifying the motorcycle operator in photos they posted. Read the full article → from SPD Warning about area car break-ins & seeking ID of motorcycle driver
Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated – Postponed)
Interactive Demos, Tours, and more
[Updated (10/10/2025 4:23 pm): The event is indefinitely postponed due to the forecast.]
SFD is planning to welcome the public to a fun and educational Open House again this Heritage Day. Read the full article → from Fire Dept Open House at Heritage Day (Updated – Postponed)
SPD pressing charges against resident for alleged lewdness and indecent exposure on Parkerville Rd
On Saturday evening, the public safety officials responded to reports of a naked man on Parkerville Road. According to a press release issued this morning, alleged a 40 year old Southborough resident had taken narcotics and was “experiencing a mental health crisis.” The resident was taken to a hospital, but is also being charged by the SPD for “lewdness” and indecent exposure. Read the full article → from SPD pressing charges against resident for alleged lewdness and indecent exposure on Parkerville Rd
SPD investigating “Not Credible” threat against Trottier
This morning, Trottier students will see an increased police presence at their school. But the Southborough Police Chief is seeking to assure the community, “there is no credible threat” or “safety risk.
The announcement through a press release explains that the SPD has been investigating an alleged threat of violence against the middle school by a student. Read the full article → from SPD investigating “Not Credible” threat against Trottier
SPD charges driver with “Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License”
The SPD shared news about a traffic stop that led to an arrest with charges pressed including for alleged “firearms offenses”. Read the full article → from SPD charges driver with “Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License”
SFA shirt & hoodie fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Southborough Firefighters Association asked me to share news about their fundraiser for an organization that supports breast cancer patients “right here in Massachusetts”. (They’re getting an early jump on October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.) Read the full article → from SFA shirt & hoodie fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
NSBORO Schools bans e-bikes & e-scooters from campuses (for school activities)
he schools’ administration made an announcement that impacts how some kids get to and from NSBORO Schools including Southborough K-8 and Algonquin. Read the full article → from NSBORO Schools bans e-bikes & e-scooters from campuses (for school activities)
SPD continues to highlight OUI arrests: 3 more last weekend
The Southborough Police Department has issued more news about arrests made for Operating Under the Influence on Southborough roads. Read the full article → from SPD continues to highlight OUI arrests: 3 more last weekend
Update on Police Staffing
With two new student officers appointed, the SPD is on track to fill all of its previously vacant officer positions.
Last night, the Select Board appointed two student officers to join the Southborough Police Department. Read the full article → from Update on Police Staffing
Plea Deal reached for “Large Scale Burglary Ring” that included Southborough home
3 men who pled guilty were sentenced to about a decade in prison for a string of burglaries that targeted families of Indian and South Asian ethnicity.
Two winters ago, a Southborough family’s home was robbed while the homeowners were traveling abroad. This week, the Middlesex District Attorney announced a plea bargain reached with three men who were sentenced for a string of connected burglaries. Read the full article → from Plea Deal reached for “Large Scale Burglary Ring” that included Southborough home
SPD continue to publicize OUI arrrests: 5 more over the weekend
For the third time in a week, the Southborough Police Department has issued news about arrests made for Operating Under the Influence on Southborough roads. Read the full article → from SPD continue to publicize OUI arrrests: 5 more over the weekend
CA: Charges filed after Southborough PD finds baggie with cocaine after two-car crash
This is one of the stories I missed while I was out of town last week. The Community Advocate covered the Southborough Police Department’s news.
According to the CA, “the Southborough Police Department arrested and charged a Marlborough man for Operating Under the Influence and drug possession after a crash” at around 9:30 pm on Tuesday, August 5th. Read the full article → from CA: Charges filed after Southborough PD finds baggie with cocaine after two-car crash
SPD Charge Driver with OUI and Trafficking Methadone
The Southborough Police issued a press release last night about an arrest they made in the middle of the previous night. According to the statement, the traffic stop of a car with an expired registration led to the arrest of a Marlborough resident. Read the full article → from SPD Charge Driver with OUI and Trafficking Methadone